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September 2016

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How to Fingerpick Like Merle Travis

By Mike Dawes

Get some Travis picking under your belt.

Steve Vai Shares His Private Guitar Collection

By Adam Perlmutter

Steve Vai shares some of his private guitar stock with Guitar World.

A Guide to Fretboard Tapping Using Multiple Fingers

By Joel Hoekstra

Learn how to utilize multiple taps with different fingers of the pick hand.

How to Build a Guitar Solo Using Thematic Development

By Andy Aledort

Build a musical “story” with your solos.

Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro Recount Jane's Addiction's Spectacular Rise and Fall

By Joshua Rothkopf

Ralph Towner's Nylon and 12-String Craftsmanship

By Dale Turner

Looking Back on 50 Years of Yamaha Guitars

By Chris Gill

Yamaha occupies a surprisingly unusual niche in the guitar industry.

Maroon 5's James Valentine Talks Ernie Ball Music Man Signature Guitar

By Richard Bienstock

Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine unveils his latest passion project: his new Ernie Ball Music Man signature guitar.

Review: Yamaha THR100HD Guitar Amp

By Chris Gill

We took a look at the flagship THR100HD, which is like two THR100H heads in one, and more.

Combining "Walking Thirds" and Jazz-Blues Substitutions

By Jimmy Brown

In the previous two columns, I demonstrated a couple of cool ways to play “walking bass” accompaniment over a 12-bar jazz-blues progression.

Review: TC Electronic Sub 'n' Up Octaver Pedal

By Paul Riario

There is no better way to add meaty heft to your guitar or bass signal than an octave pedal. Of the many pedals available in this category, I really dig TC Electronic’s brand new Sub ‘n’ Up Octaver.

Review: Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Brent Hinds Flying V Custom Guitar

By Chris Gill

Grace Potter Talks First Guitars, Nightmare Gigs and Her Beloved Flying V

By Randy Harward

For this month's edition of Inquirer, Guitar World sat down with singer/songwriter Grace Potter.

Death Angel's Rob Cavestany Talks 'The Evil Divide,' Influences and Signature Jackson Guitar

By Brad Angle

Review: Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci JP16 Guitar

By Chris Gill

Review: Fender Paramount PM-3 Deluxe Guitar

By Chris Gill

Steve Vai Talks 'Passion and Warfare' and Its Sophisticated Antecedent, 'Modern Primitive'

By Brad Tolinski

September 2016 Guitar World Gear and Lesson Videos

By Guitar World Staff

These videos and audio files are bonus content related to the September 2016 issue ofGuitar World.

Review: Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HH FR Guitar

By Paul Riario